Senior Construction Materials Testing Lead

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance.

Wellness.

Professional development opportunities

Flexible spending accounts

457 deferred compensation plans

Retirement pension (TCDRS)

Transportation assistance (Metro Ride)

Disability and life insurance.

Harris County PSLF

Job summary

Harris County is seeking a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Specialist to coordinate and oversee testing services for county projects. You will ensure quality, compliance with ASTM/AASHTO/TxDOT/ISO standards, and alignment with county requirements, supporting safe and reliable infrastructure delivery.

The role requires five years in CMT, field and/or lab work, strong knowledge of testing methods, and the ability to coordinate across internal teams and external vendors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum five years of experience in construction materials testing, including field and/or lab work.
• Working knowledge of ASTM and TxDOT test methods for soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and reinforcing steel.
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications and testing requirements; strong math and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate CMT field and lab reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor budgets, prepare tracking reports, ensure testing services stay within allocations.
• Review invoices for accuracy and adherence to fee schedules.
• Coordinate with CMT firms on scheduling and billing discrepancies.
• Perform field and lab evaluations of CMT technicians.
• Assist in training Harris County inspectors on testing procedures.
• Support material failure investigations and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Attend project meetings and provide input on quality and compliance.
• Maintain documentation and tracking of testing activities for reporting.
• Provide general support to project teams and leadership; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

ASTM knowledge

TxDOT knowledge

Ability to interpret plans

Materials testing procedures

Math calculations

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Multi-project management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

NICET certification

TxDOT certifications

AASHTO certifications

USACE certifications

A2LA accreditation knowledge

Job description

Harris County is seeking a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Specialist to coordinate and oversee testing services for county projects. You will ensure quality, compliance with ASTM/AASHTO/TxDOT/ISO standards, and alignment with county requirements, supporting safe and reliable infrastructure delivery.

The role requires five years in CMT, field and/or lab work, strong knowledge of testing methods, and the ability to coordinate across internal teams and external vendors.